Trimble 5700 - Guidelines for Receiver Setup

3 Setting up the Receiver
28 5700/5800 GPS Receiver User Guide
5700 Operation
3.3 Setup Guidelines
Consider the following guidelines when setting up the 5700 receiver.
33.1 Environmental conditions
Although the 5700 receiver has a waterproof housing, reasonable care
should be taken to keep the unit dry. Avoid exposure to extreme
environmental conditions, including:
•Water
• Heat greater than 65° C (149° F)
• Cold less than –40° C (–40° F)
• Corrosive fluids and gases
Avoiding these conditions improves the 5700 receiver’s performance
and long-term reliability.
33.2 Sources of electrical interference
Avoid the following sources of electrical and magnetic noise:
• Gasoline engines (spark plugs)
• Televisions and PC monitors
• Alternators and generators
• Electric motors
• Equipment with DC-to-AC converters
• Fluorescent lights
• Switching power supplies